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W785 MTL

2000 BMW Z3

Blue Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Aug 2027
Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

70,994 mi
Last recorded70,994 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2026
Typical for 2000 BMW Z370,817 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW785 MTL
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

21 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2026 70,994 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Parking brake performance low

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On tread limits (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On tread limits (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Aug 2025 70,666 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Aug 2024 70,019 miles

Offside Rear Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 28 Jul 2023 69,948 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Aug 2022 69,641 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Aug 2021 67,748 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2020 67,327 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2019 67,015 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2018 66,534 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2017 65,678 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2016 63,761 miles

rear exhaust mount broken

Fail 10 Jun 2016 67,744 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded main pipe (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded main pipe (3.6.B.2c)

rear exhaust mount broken

Pass 26 May 2015 58,062 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 20 Jun 2014 57,312 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Jun 2013 56,096 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 1 Jun 2013 56,060 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 29 May 2012 51,316 miles

air bag warning light on

both front brake pipes corroded

both rear brake pipes slightly corroded

fuel cap seal slightly cracked

rear exhaust bracket snapped but exhaust still secure

slight play in offside front steering arm

Fail 28 May 2012 51,316 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

air bag warning light on

both front brake pipes corroded

both rear brake pipes slightly corroded

fuel cap seal slightly cracked

rear exhaust bracket snapped but exhaust still secure

slight play in offside front steering arm

Pass 25 May 2011 48,776 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Pass 26 May 2010 46,734 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2009 44,168 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2009 44,141 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 22 Feb 2008 35,243 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2008 35,243 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) insecure (1.1.A.3a)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 8 Feb 2007 27,786 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2006 21,603 miles

How Reliable is the BMW Z3?

Based on 498,063 MOT tests across 26,000 vehicles.

73.2%
Pass Rate
2,128
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
26,000
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 17,103
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 15,600
Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 10,064
position lamp(s) not working 9,305
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive 7,992
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W785 MTL is a 2000 BMW Z3 in Blue with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.8%.

Across all 2000 BMW Z3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.8% with a typical mileage of 70,817 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a BMW Z3 fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 17,103 recorded failures. If you're considering buying W785 MTL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW Z3 typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 26 years old, this BMW Z3 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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W785 MTL is a 2000 BMW Z3, first registered on 21 March 2000.

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